How to Register an amiibo and Give It a Nickname on Nintendo Switch 2

Complete these steps

1. Ensure your system has the latest system update.
   • How to check for the latest system update
     1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
     2. Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
     3. Select System Update to start the system update process.
        • The system will check to see if an update is available.

     For more information, see How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.

2. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings
3. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select amiibo.
4. Select Enter Owner and Nickname.
5. Hold an amiibo figure to the NFC touchpoint.
   • On Nintendo Switch 2, this is located over the control stick on the Right Joy-Con 2.
   • On the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, this is located over the Nintendo Switch 2 logo at the top-center of the controller.
6. Select an owner for the amiibo from the existing users on the console.
   • You’ll need a Mii to set an owner for the amiibo. If you do not already have one, follow the on-screen steps to create a Mii for the owner of the amiibo to use.
   • If the amiibo already has a registered owner and nickname, this will be displayed on the screen.
7. Enter a nickname for your amiibo, then select OK.
   • The nickname can be up to 10 characters long and can include up to five numbers.
8. Select OK, then hold the amiibo figure steady on the NFC touchpoint until the registration is complete.